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Deschamps to Miss France’s World Cup Match Against Norway After Mother’s Death

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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · 2 days ago
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What happened

Didier Deschamps will miss France’s final World Cup group-stage match against Norway after his mother died. He returned to France, and assistant coach Guy Stéphan will manage the team in Friday’s game, which will decide first place in the group.

  • 01Deschamps left France’s World Cup camp after his mother died.
  • 02He will miss Friday’s group-stage match against Norway.
  • 03Guy Stéphan will coach France in his place.
  • 04France and Norway each have six points after two rounds.
  • 05The match will decide first place in the group.

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N12Center · Hebrew2 days ago
Deschamps to Miss France’s World Cup Match Against Norway After Mother’s Death
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 days ago
Deschamps to Miss France's Final Group Match After Family Bereavement

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